Foundry616 presents another exceptional night dedicated to the dynamic piano trio with pianist Mike Nock, drummer James Waples and special guest, bassist Jonathan Zwartz. Mike and Jonathan’s musical friendship bridges many years and has seen them perform world-wide in a variety of situations, […]

Sunday afternoon Sept 17th at 2pm my trio with Brett Hirst, bass, James "Pug" Waples and myself on piano and synthesizers, will be playing a concert LIVE at The VILLAGE, 106 Macquarie Road, SPRINGWOOD. We're all really looking forward to it and will be taking full advantage of the wonderful piano and sound-system to present our new music before recording our next CD

Reviews of Mike Nock Trio at Foundry 616 8 July
The Mike Nock Trio Playing New Tunes and Old! Acoustic and Electric
‘From the Foundry 616 Facebook event: “Now comes another exceptional night as Mike and his trio unveil a swag of dynamic new compositions, combining acoustic and electric sounds in some truly exciting and creative […]

After the octet's Suite SIMA session, Mike and the band decided to chill out and record some quartet tracks. 'Empathy Begins at Home' was one of those pieces and now seems like an appropriate time to put it up on YouTube.

Jazz and classical music came together on stage when two of New Zealand’s best-loved trios combined their considerable talents for the world premiere of Mike Nock’s new work Vicissitudes in the 2013 Christchurch Arts Festival. A musical celebration of the worlds of jazz and classical music, Vicissitudes reflects on our shared ability to overcome […]

Mike Nock’s suite celebrating the long-term contribution of SIMA (Sydney Improvised Music Association) to the Sydney scene, with a stunning lineup including iconic musicians Phil Slater, James Greening, plus his trio of James Waples and Brett Hirst together with three outstanding emerging talents, saxophonists Karl Laskowski, Peter Farrar and guitarist Carl Morgan. Exciting Australian […]

This is now the most complete trio Nock has had since returning to Australia 32 years ago.

John Shand, Sydney Morning Herald, 9 July 2017

In a 60-year career, he has done everything and triumphantly stayed at the vanguard of jazz's evolution.

Eric Myers, The Australian, 10 July 2017

Having heard Nock’s music for many years – and being aware of his genius as a composer, arranger and player – I found it amazing to see him perform live for the first time. He proved he could build from a platform, adding layers and textures – working with minimalism, classical, jazz and noiresque soundscapes to show that many colours can be conjured from the keys of a piano.

Simon Sweetman, The Dominion Post, Wellington NZ Nov 12, 2007

Piano maestro and winner of this year’s ARIA jazz award, Mike Nock led his trio in a dazzling performance at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz.

John McBeath, The Australian Nov 6, 2007

There's a glint to Nock's playing and a buoyancy in his leadership
Downbeat Nov 2005

Downbeat, Nov 2005

... impressed me greatly. Mike Nock was creating very musical things. It won't be long before he'll make a mark.

Pianist Bill Evans, in Downbeat (US) 1970

About Mike

New Zealand born pianist/composer Mike Nock is one of the acknowledged masters of jazz in Australasia.